noun

cray

kra-ih

Cray (noun) means informal short form of crayfish. Example: “They served fresh cray straight off the boat.”

noun

Informal short form of crayfish.

"They served fresh cray straight off the boat."

adj

Slang: crazy.

"That party last night was absolutely cray."

How to use cray

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither a casual short word for crayfish, or slang for "crazy."

When to use it

The "crazy" sense is very informal internet/social slang, not used in formal writing.

Word forms

more cray comparative, crays plural, Crays plural, most cray superlative

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Etymology

A clipped, shortened form of crayfish; the slang "crazy" sense is an unrelated informal respelling that became popular in internet and pop-culture slang.

Rhymes for cray

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Frequently asked questions

What does “cray” mean?

The word “cray” means informal short form of crayfish. In plain terms, either a casual short word for crayfish, or slang for "crazy.".

How do you pronounce “cray”?

“Cray” is pronounced kra-ih (/kɹæɪ/ in IPA).

How do you use “cray” in a sentence?

Here is “cray” used in a sentence: “They served fresh cray straight off the boat.”

What part of speech is “cray”?

Depending on how it is used, “cray” can be a noun and an adjective.

How many meanings does “cray” have?

“Cray” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: informal short form of crayfish.